
Jag Tracks
Running Creek Elementary
January 26, 2024
Principal Message.....
Hello RCE Parents--
The school year is flying by and I look forward to seeing all the great learning happening in our building during the month of February. February is a short, but a busy month so please make sure to keep in touch with your classroom teacher. This year, our 100th day in school falls in the month of February! This is always an exciting day and I love seeing how our classrooms choose to celebrate this day.
It is important that students come to school dressed to battle the cold and snowy weather. We do send students outside even if it is snowing, so please be sure your children are prepared for our chilly, Elizabeth weather.
I so am proud to work with such an outstanding staff and my appreciation goes out to all of them for making this year such a success with so many challenges. All effective schools rely on connection and belonging.
As always, we are ever grateful for your support and encouragement you give to our staff here at RCE. Have a restful weekend! Go Jaguars!
Regards,
Mr. Michael J Seefried, Principal
mobile: 720-453-7325
email: mseefried@esdk12.org
District Spelling Bee....
The 14th Annual District Spelling Bee went into "double overtime" on Wednesday at Elizabeth Middle School before Anika Laws from Legacy Academy prevailed. CONGRATULATIONS to Adelaide Heirendt, from Running Creek Elementary School, for placing second, in a hard-fought battle of the brains. We are so proud of all of our contestants from Running Creek Elementary:
- Nolan Cimino
- Adelaide Heirendt
- Charley Hamner
- Coaches: Carla Robledo, Britney VanEpps
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE/REGISTRATION.....
Running Creek Elementary School will have our annual Kindergarten classroom visits and registration information event on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:00pm. RCE offers a full-day program. If your child will be five years old on or before October 1, 2024, it’s time to register for kindergarten! Classroom visits will be from 4:30pm to 5:00pm and registration presentation will be in the library from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Snack Donations NEEDED!
As we strive to continue to provide a positive and nourishing environment for our students, we are excited to announce a snack donation drive. We kindly invite you to contribute by donating snacks that will be shared among the students. If you are interested in participating please consider donating items such as individually packaged snacks, granola bars, fruit snacks, or any other non-perishable school friendly snacks. Please send and/or bring snacks to the main office. We appreciate your support!
Art Classes.....
In Art class, 5th graders are working on mixing paint to create tertiary/intermediate colors. 4th graders are creating a gold monoprint that references Gustav Klimt's "Tree of Life" painting. 3rd graders are recreating Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflower" painting using multimedia. 2nd graders are finishing their projects for the upcoming "Around the World" presentation and will then create a cityscape referencing the Denver skyline. 1st graders are using rulers as a straight edge and wet chalk to design an artwork that references Robert Delaunay's "Windows Open Simultaneously." Kindergarteners are studying the color wheel and creating a color chain.
RCE "Meet the Teacher".....
We have such amazing teachers at Running Creek Elementary. Each week we spotlight a teacher with our "Meet the Teacher". You will find the information on our Facebook Page and in our weekly newsletter. This week's teacher is Madison Wages. Please click on her name or the picture to read about her.
Upcoming Events.....
- Feb 1 – Kindergarten Open House
- Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day
- Feb 14 – Hat/Popcorn Day
- Feb 16 – NO SCHOOL – PD Day
- Feb 19 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL
- March 1 – 2nd Grade Music Program
- March 4 to 8: Read Across America
- March 13 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
- March 13 – Hat/Popcorn Day
- March 15 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break begins
Safety Drills at RCE......
Mini-Cards Clinics.....
The EHS Poms Team will host a pair of winter Poms/Cheer Clinics for preschool-eighth grade with a performance at halftime of the EHS varsity basketball game on Feb. 12.
The clinics are for two age groups and on two dates -- Jan. 31 and Feb. 9, at EHS:
- Ages 3-6: 4:30-5:45 p.m.
- Ages 7-12: 6-7:15 p.m.
Preschool participants must be potty trained.
The performance will be at halftime of the Feb. 12 EHS girls varsity game versus Falcon, which starts at 7 p.m.
The cost of the clinic is $40 per child includes a t-shirt for the practices and performance as well as entrance to the game. There are $5 discounts for friends/siblings (two for $75) and a $5 discount for Wrangler Cheer and Spark Dancers. Advance registration is due by Jan. 30. Same-day registration is $50 per child.
Download the registration form here and address any questions to elizabethspirit@esdk12.org.
Breakfast/Lunch Menu for January 29 to January 31 - Click on the menu
Try our interactive menus and smart phone app! Our interactive Menus allow parents and students the following features:
- Hovering over a menu item will show nutrient data
- Ingredient information for certain menu items
- Allergen filter and identification
Running Creek Elementary
Email: mseefried@esdk12.org
Website: www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/RCE
Location: 900 South Elbert Street, Elizabeth, CO, USA
Phone: 303-646-4620
Facebook: facebook.com/RCE.ESD